#therianlesson

[ulfrvif]

Feeling the animal side of ourselves waxes and wanes. This is normal. It should be there without needing to wear a tail or "gear". We don't really stop being who/what we are. Accessories shouldn't be what causes you to feel animalistic. Being Therian should occur naturally. An identity isn't something we take on and off. We don't choose when to feel animal. We just are. If you don't feel nonhuman without the "gear" maybe it's time to reevaluate if you are a Therian. That introspection is up to you though. Photo by @ulfrvif #therian #therianthropy #theriangear #therianthought #therianlesson #theriancommunity #therianculture #theriannation https://www.instagram.com/p/ByaULeFh0WF/?igshid=1tm7y8xw04d48

[theriannation]

Focusing attention on a certain sense, such as smell, can allow us to pick out more smells than usual. It is important to note that this is a heightened focus rather than a heightening of the sense itself. Hypersensitivity is a similar experience which can also occur in humans for various reasons. This is why a person should not identify as a Therian due to a few shifts alone. Identifying as Therian is an accumulation of years of non-human experiences. Sensory shifting can be helpful in determining a theriotype, as different animals use a certain sense over others. Ask yourself what senses are most prevalent during a shift. Canines, for example, understand the world primarily through smell.  See citations, further reading, and more on the Therian Wiki website. #therian #therianthropy #therianshift #senseshift #sensoryshift #therianlesson #therianeducation #therianinfo #theriancommunity #theriannation https://www.instagram.com/p/By0ahDijlFu/?igshid=1jda4ukupq2wu

[theriannation]

Shifts are usually temporary, but some Therians have reported feeling constant shifts, most commonly phantom shifts. However, having shifts is not required to identify as a Therianthrope as long a person always feels their animality (Contherian). Also, a person does not need to experience every type of shift to be a Therian. Some Therians may only ever experience one type of shift throughout their life. Shifts can occur in varying strength and frequency. Multiple types of shifts can be experienced simultaneously.  It appears that most shift terms used today had been established in the community by 1999. Common shifts: mental, phantom, sensory, emotional, dream, cameo. Other possible shifts: aura, astral, spiritual, bilocation, shadow, feral. I will go over each shift individually in future posts. #therian #therianthropy #therianshift #therianinfo #therianlesson #therianteaching #therianhistory #therianeducation #theriannation https://www.instagram.com/p/BykaF1_jbfx/?igshid=19trzo2vj3hal

[theriannation]

Also known as supernumerary phantom limbs. One does not need to be Therian or an amputee to experience phantom limbs. Experiments prove that people can be fooled into thinking that another object or even an invisible limb is part of them. The deception is known as the rubber hand illusion. You can visit the Therian Wiki website to see references, links to further reading, etc. #therian #therianshift #phantomshift #therianthropy #therianeducation #therianlesson #therianhistory https://www.instagram.com/p/ByyGY0Gjyoh/?igshid=gd3vn5iyexs0